Dive Industry Trade Organization (DITO)
Text by Jay Maclean
Photography by Juergen Freund

DITO Show 2001 -- Plans are well underway for the DITO Philippines Dive Travel Show to be held next May 2001.

As of press time, a venue has not yet been decided upon. Possible sites include Cebu (SM) or 'somewhere in Manila'.

Several key industry players, such as PADI SE Asia, Aquaventure, Scuba World, Dive Buddies, Whitetip Divers, Asia Divers, Savedra, Sea Explorers and others have expressed their willingness to participate.

It is envisioned that the show will take place just after the ADEX 2001 show in Malaysia. This will give trade visitors to ADEX the perfect excuse to pass by the Philippines to see for themselves the facilities and professionalism that make up the diving industry here, as well as allowing equipment manufacturers to conduct repair seminars to local dive operators attending the show.

The DITO show will serve to highlight the many facilities and attractions the Philippines has to offer, both above and below the ocean, to travel buyers from around the world as well as showcasing the latest equipment available to consumers in the local market.

For more information, contact DITO Philippines by e-mail at: dito@diver.com.ph.

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DITO Membership Drive -- Associate Membership of DITO Philippines is open to all Dive and Resort Associations throughout the country. Membership ensures that your area is effectively represented to all levels of the diving community here and abroad.

DITO is consulted by a wide variety of individuals and groups seeking to learn more about doing business in this market. Trade Show Organizers, Travel Agents, International Media Groups, Government departments and NGO's have all benefited from interacting with DITO's Board of Directors, who are in a unique position to assist with such inquiries with over 150 years of cumulative experience in the Philippine dive industry between them.
To make sure you get the most out your association or groups efforts to promote your area or region, join DITO now and start reaping the benefits that only an alliance of the industries largest investors can offer.

DITO sole reason for existence is the promotion of the Philippines as a superior travel destination. Your input is important.

For more details and Associate Membership application forms, contact DITO by e-mail at: dito@diver.com.ph.

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DITO at DEMA, ADEX 2001 -- DITO representatives will attend the DEMA Show this January in the USA and ADEX 2001 in Kuala Lumpur this May in line with its commitment to support and promote the interests of the local dive industry.

DITO Philippines is a non-profit, non-government affiliated Trade Association dedicated to promoting the Philippines as a superior dive destination and showcasing the professionalism of the Philippine Dive industry to the world. DITO was instrumental in winning the bid to host ADEX 2003 in the Philippines and continues to work closely with various multi-sectoral groups to ensure the success of the show and to improve the image of the Philippines here and abroad.

To learn more, e-mail DITO at: dito@diver.com.ph.